Must Young Professionals Sacrifice Their Lives for a Qualification? The Hidden Exploitation Behind Accounting Internships
An analytical labor rights case study on toxic overwork culture, internship exploitation, and the human rights challenges faced by young accounting professionals in Sri Lanka. This report exposes the harsh realities faced by accounting interns in Sri Lanka, including excessive working hours, inadequate allowances, denial of overtime payments, and violations of fundamental labor rights. Through […]
Divorce Without Blame? The Proposal That Could Transform Family Law in Sri Lanka
An analytical human rights study of the proposed No-Fault Divorce model, family law reforms, and individual liberty in Sri Lanka. This report examines Sri Lanka’s proposed No-Fault Divorce model, a reform that could fundamentally reshape the country’s family law framework. At the heart of the debate lies a complex question: how can society balance family […]
Countering Terrorism or Curtailing Freedom? A Human Rights Warning on Sri Lanka’s Proposed PSTA
An analytical study of the evolution of Sri Lanka’s counter-terrorism laws from the PTA to the proposed PSTA and their impact on fundamental human rights. This report examines the human rights, democratic, and civil liberty implications of Sri Lanka’s proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA), introduced as a replacement for the long-criticized […]
A Landmark Victory Against Sexual Harassment: Supreme Court Imposes Lifetime Ban on a University Professor
An analytical case study of the historic Supreme Court judgment delivered on 08 May 2026 concerning sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and institutional accountability in higher education.” This report examines a landmark Supreme Court judgment addressing sexual harassment and abuse of power within Sri Lanka’s higher education sector. Following a Fundamental Rights petition filed by […]
The Dark Face of Ragging: A Stern Warning from the Supreme Court to Sri Lanka’s University System
An analytical case study on Pasindu Hirushan’s Fundamental Rights petition and the landmark Supreme Court directives aimed at eradicating ragging and ensuring student protection. The culture of ragging that has persisted for decades within Sri Lanka’s state universities has raised serious concerns regarding student safety, human rights, and the right to free education. This case […]
The Crime Hidden Behind the Sacred Robe: A Strong Judicial Message Against the Sexual Abuse of a 9-Year-Old Novice Monk
An analytical case study on child rights, accountability of religious institutions, and the prevention of sexual abuse, based on the Court of Appeal judgment affirmed on 14 May 2026. Religious institutions and educational environments are expected to provide children with safety, care, and moral guidance. However, this case study focuses on a landmark decision of […]
Two Cases for One Charge: The Historic Gampaha Court Ruling and Police Accountability
An analytical case study on police accountability, malicious prosecution, and human rights protection based on the Gampaha Magistrate’s Court ruling of 28 May 2026. This report analyzes a landmark ruling by the Gampaha Magistrate’s Court that raised serious concerns regarding the culture of “monthly case targets” within the Sri Lankan police system, the fabrication of […]
Silent Victims: Legal Protection Against Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a severe violation of human rights that occurs within the family unit or the home—the very premises meant to be the safest—yet it is rarely visible to the outside world. Cultural barriers, fear of compromising the family’s reputation, and economic dependence often compel victimized women and children to endure this suffering in […]
The Right to Peaceful Assembly: Identifying Human Rights Violations During Protests
The right to peaceful assembly is the most powerful tool available to citizens living in a democratic society to collectively express their shared aspirations, demands, or dissent against government actions. This right is directly intertwined with the freedom of speech and expression, serving as the most active platform to communicate public opinion directly to rulers. […]
Police Bail and Court Bail: Basic Legal Remedies Every Citizen Should Know
Within the criminal justice system of Sri Lanka, the granting of “Bail” is a crucial legal remedy that safeguards an individual’s personal liberty. A fundamental maxim of the law is the “Presumption of Innocence,” which dictates that every suspect must be considered innocent until proven guilty by a competent court of law. Accordingly, because detaining […]
